Indian batter Virat Kohli etched his name in history books after becoming the first player ever to achieve 50 ODI hundreds. This milestone was achieved during the ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15.
The former India batter anchored the innings and reached his century in 106 balls. Despite grappling with cramps in the 90s, Kohli reached his milestone century, marking his third in the ongoing edition of the tournament.
The cricketing fraternity joined in the accolades as they showered praise on the former India captain, acknowledging the brilliance of his achievement. Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa took to Twitter to express his joy, describing Kohli's feat as an extraordinary tale of cricketing greatness.
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"Virat Kohli's 50th ODI hundred is not just a number. It's an extraordinary tale of cricketing greatness. Well done champ," Robin Uthappa wrote on x.com (formerly Twitter).
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In addition to his record-breaking century, Kohli set several other milestones. At 35 years old, he now holds the record for the most runs in a single World Cup edition, surpassing Tendulkar's 673 runs in the 2003 edition. Kohli achieved an impressive total of 711 runs in the current tournament.
Furthermore, he broke Tendulkar and Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasanโs record for the most fifty-plus scores in a single World Cup edition. While Tendulkar had achieved this feat in 2003, Shakib accomplished it in the previous edition.
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Sachin also took to Twitter to share his appreciation for Kohli's massive achievement. "The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldnโt stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a โViratโ player."
"I couldnโt be happier that an Indian broke my record. And to do it on the biggest stage - in the World Cup Semi-final - and at my home ground is the icing on the cake," he wrote on Twitter.
Kohli chose to dedicate his record 50th hundred in ODIs to Sachin Tendulkar after he broke the Master Blaster's record during the all-important World Cup 2023 semi-final against New Zealand on at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15.
He bowed down to Sachin Tendulkar after reaching the landmark, and the former opener also stood up and applauded Kohli after the latter broke his record.
He also got flying kisses from movie star and wife Anushka Sharma, who has been a pillar during his journey to the top.
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